PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Healthy staff-patient boundaries are an important element in effective practice. Nevertheless, staff-patient boundary violations often occur in healthcare settings. This program is designed for people who work directly with patients and their families.  It will provide participants with an understanding of professional boundaries and dual relationships, and their impact on patients, staff and the health care institution.  There will be discussion of the difference between personal and professional relationships, warning signs, and risk factors, as well as strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries.  Vignettes and small group work will be utilized as a way to analyze potential boundary dilemmas.

FACULTY: Nancy Dillon, PhD, RN, CNS, is the Nurse Executive for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, State Operated Services.  SOS is a geographically dispersed mental health care provider that serves clients of all ages and mental health disabilities.  She also is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist.  She has served in an Advanced Practice Role in a variety of clinical settings and was also the Manager of Patient Health Education for the Minneapolis VAMC and coordinates patient health education for the Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). Dr. Dillon has served as faculty at the University of Cincinnati, University of Mississippi, Augsburg College, and the University of Minnesota.  She came by her interest in boundaries through her many years of clinical experience.  This led to an in-depth exploration of boundaries issues.  Her expertise led to her being consulted within her organization and others in the area of boundaries.  Since then, Dr. Dillon has provided many workshops and conferences across the country. She serves as a referral source for the Minnesota State Board of Nursing for nurses who have had conditions placed on their licenses due to boundaries transgressions.  She is widely recognized for her interactive and interesting presentations.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:  At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• define the following concepts: boundary, boundary challenge, boundary crossing, boundary violation, and dual relationships,

• describe the purposes of boundaries in professional relationships,

• describe the relationship between power and boundary issues,

• discuss the risks of boundary transgressions to patients and staff and the health care institution,

• identify strategies for establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, addiction therapists, phyicians, nurses, chaplains, and all other healthcare professionals.

CE STATEMENTS: The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) certifies this program for 4 contact hours.  A certificate of attendance will be awarded.

[ APA ] The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. SEC maintains responsibility for the program.  This program provides 4 CE credits.

[ ASWB ] VA Employee Education System, Provider Number 1040, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards 400 South Ridge Parkway, Suite B, Culpeper, VA 22701. www.aswb.org. ASWB Approval Period: 4/7/2010 - 4/7/2013. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive 4 continuing education clock hours in participating in this course.

[ NBCC ] The VA Employee Education System is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education accreditation for National Certified and Licensed Counselors.  We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.  This program is approved for 4 contact hours.  Provider #5927.

[ CNE ] The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider # CEP 11270.  This program is approved for 4 credit hours.

[ CME ] The VA Employee Education System designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AGENDA:  [ for Afternoon Training OR Evening Training ]

AFTERNOON TRAINING:

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM         Registration and Sign-In

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM         Introduction: Differences between Personal and Professional Relationships
                                              Issues to Consider
                                              Purposes and Definitions

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM           The Relationship between Power and Boundaries

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM             Who is at risk?
                                              Warning Signs and Risk Factors
                                              Effects on Patients, Families, Staff and Institutions.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM             Prevention and Management of Boundaries Transgressions
                                             Vignettes - Small Group Work

3:30 PM                               Program Closure and Evaluation Forms

[ Or ]   EVENING TRAINING:

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM            Registration and Sign-In

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM           Introduction: Differences between Personal and Professional Relationships
                                            Issues to Consider
                                            Purposes and Definitions

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM           The Relationship between Power and Boundaries

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM           Who is at risk?
                                            Warning Signs and Risk Factors
                                            Effects on Patients, Families, Staff and Institutions.

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM           Prevention and Management of Boundaries Transgressions
                                           Vignettes - Small Group Work

9:00 PM                             Program Closure and Evaluation Forms

CHECK THE TRAINING YOU WISH TO ATTEND:   o Afternoon (10BV1)    [ or ]    o Evening (10BV2)

REGISTRATION FEES: There is no fee for full-time VA employees.  Includes light refreshments and course material. Registration must be made by July 23, 2010.  Cancelations need to be made 3 days prior to the program.
Confirmation letters will not be sent.